It looks to be the end...

I bought my 84' 500 about three years ago. In that time I have only been able to ride the bike for about 5 months. It has been one thing after another and I have sunk way to much money into this bike. The bike is currently back in the shop for a coolant leak coupled with an overheating issue and my coolant fan stopped working.

I bought the bike in great condition for $1,500 and have sunk over $2,000 into her. I'm not really sure where to go from here, but the bike is worthless to me if it's always in the shop.

Here is a list of everything I did to it over the last three years and she is still not running right.

Carb clean and rebuild
Ignition coil
Plugs
Wires
Valve adjustment
Multiple oil changes
Tires
Brakes
Petcock
Lined the gas tank
Fuel pump
Crank Case Seal
Countershaft Seal
Sprockets
Chain
Thermostat
Cooling fan
Battery
Starter Solenoid
Front Turn signals
Right mirror
Headlight

 

bummer

Sorry you dont live closer so I could lend a hand on repairs or take it off your hands .i have been looking foe a 500 for a while.

 

I think Squirrelman might be interested in buying it from you too LOL!!!!

Regards,
Rollin

 

Well... at least she CAN be worked on. All of us with computers, ECU's and such are gonna be in pain when they start going belly up in 20yrs. She deserves to go on but I feel your pain and empty wallet.

 

squirrelman

Wow I was really out of line........Squirrel is the senior member and we do know how he is infatuatedwith the VF line.:biggrin:I take back my previous statement about wanting to purchase your bike .:thumbsup:

 

bummer dude im sorry to hear she making your life hell, but that's the name of the game with these older bikes mine has been a bitch like that to me, if it helps ijust spent 706.00 bucks on it last week just for maintance :frown: if you sell her sell it to some one that will respect her for what she is....

 

Well, I think I made the decision to put her up on craigslist. Supposedly, the bike will be all fixed this weekend. Really at this point I want to believe it will be good to go, but I have a feeling something else will break in a month or two.

Cosmetically the bike is in good condition and with all the money I dumped into it, I'm hoping to get around $1500, but I'm not sure.

 

Well I finally got the bike back after two months only to be told that they think my timing is off. The bike has always been on the loud side (motor wise) but they are a little concerned it is too loud. She run, drives and seems to be ok.

Going to get rid of this thing, way to much money in her to do anything else. If anyone is interested PM me. Looking to get $1,200 for her... With the cost of the bike I have over $3500 wrapped up in this bike. Supposedly with for $300 she'll be 100% fixed and reliable as ever. It also comes with two tank bags, luggage rack, extra mirrors, turn signals, manual and more goodies. I also have a new clutch basket and full clutch kit I plan on installing this weekend.

 

Wow, I wish I lived closer (and had the cash!) I would be all over this!

 

makes no sense 2 buy an old bike unless you have ano-her bike -o RIDE and are a very compe-an- mechanic wi-h good -ools.

old bike will cos- more -han a newer bike !!!!! YOu proved i- !!!

 

Luckily, I have another bike or I would have lost my mind!

 

Have you been able to find the "t" key for your keyboard yet?